Finder, Power Mac, iMac, and iBook are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Internet is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Lexar Media is a trademark of Lexar Media Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Read This Manual How to Read This Manual First, be aware of the warnings, cautions, and notices on pages ii–vi. Before You Begin Next, read “Before You Begin” to familiarize yourself with the conventions used in this manual and the names of camera parts. First Steps Know where everything is? Then set up your camera as described in “First Steps.” Basic Photography Now you are ready to take pictures and view them in the monitor. You can then try your hand at creative composition as described in “Taking Pictures in Scene Mode,” or learn more about fl ash and focus mode settings. More on Photography Once you have mastered the basics of digital photography, read “More on Photography” for information on fine -tuning camera settings for more challenging shots. More on Playback See “More on Playback” for information on viewing pictures on the camera, on TV, on a computer, and printing pictures. Movies Read “Movies” to learn more about shooting and viewing movies. Menu Guide Refer to the “Menu Guide” for information on camera menus. Technical Notes “Technical Notes” covers optional accessories, camera care, troubleshooting, and camera specifications. i For Your Safety For Your Safety To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to oth ers, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product to prevent possible injury. WARNINGS Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfi nder could cause permanent visual impairment. Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or from the AC adapter (available separately), unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing the battery, take the equipment to a Nikon -authorized service representative for inspection. Do not use in the presence of flam mable gas Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of fl ammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fi re. Observe caution when using the camera strap Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Do not disassemble Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of mal function, the product should be repaired only by a qualifi ed technician. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection after unplugging the AC adapter and removing the battery. Observe proper precautions when han dling batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improp erly handled. Observe the following pre cautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Before replacing the battery, turn the product off and make sure the power- on lamp has gone out. If you are using an AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged. • Use only rechargeable Nikon EN -EL1 lithium -ion batteries (supplied) or six-volt 2CR5 (DL245) lithium batteries (available separately). • When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards. • Do not short or disassemble batteries. • Do not expose batteries to fl ame or to excessive heat. ii • Do not immerse in or expose to water. • Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. • Immediately after use, or when the product is used on battery power for an extended period, the battery may become hot. Before removing the battery, turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. • When the battery is not in use, attach the terminal cover and store in a cool place. • The camera grip may become noticeably warm when the camera is used with a 2CR5 (DL245) lithium battery. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation. Use appropriate cables When connecting...